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Fri, 01/28/2011 - 15:56
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2011 Resolutions - Getting Crafty

Lizzy started a threat a little bit back on 2011 resolutions, and one of mine was to do some crafty kinda things. Since I've been laid up for 6 weeks and not really able to do much, I decided to make good on that. Aside from setting up the spare bedroom in all-Mickey/Disney stuff, I completed the following crafts:

Disney-themed faceplate covers:

I just covered the boring ones with left-over scrapbook paper. Adds a fun touch to the room.

And I made a pillow:

Note that I have never hand-sewn anything in my life, and this is probably the last one I'll do. It was not easy. To anyone who does this regularly, I applaud you and have a whole new respect.

I also managed to finally frame the 2 1,000-piece Mickey puzzles Joe put together 5 years ago.

So I am considering this resolution accomplished! mickey

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Fri, 01/28/2011 - 16:39
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I have just taken ALL the faceplate covers off in my home and I am mailing them out to you this afternoon. Just ship them back when they are finished. awesome Great job.

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Fri, 01/28/2011 - 20:30
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These are fantastic! Wow - thank you so much for sharing. I'm really impressed - and challenged to get some crafty things done myself. I still haven't actually formulated my resolutions. At the time when most people have given them up, I'm just starting. Feb 1 is my start date, so this weekend is goal-setting time. I have vague notions of health-centered ones, but these crafts also inspire me to start working on handmade gifts for next Christmas. Thanks! clapping

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Fri, 01/28/2011 - 21:43
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Vettelover wrote:
I have just taken ALL the faceplate covers off in my home and I am mailing them out to you this afternoon. Just ship them back when they are finished. awesome Great job.

Wow, Vettelover -- you're FAST!

Great job, JeffC! I can't wait to see what's next!

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Sat, 01/29/2011 - 01:00
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Those are AWESOME! I need to get crafty like that!

Sat, 01/29/2011 - 01:02
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Vettelover wrote:
I have just taken ALL the faceplate covers off in my home and I am mailing them out to you this afternoon. Just ship them back when they are finished. awesome Great job.

Ours will be in the mail on Monday. Great job Jeff!

Sat, 01/29/2011 - 16:34
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Is there a kit for the faceplate covers or what? How'd you do that? Great job!

Sat, 01/29/2011 - 17:09
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These are so adorable. I can't decide which one I like best! Also, great job on the pillow. What's next? Should I be expecting a quilt next Christmas? awesome

Sun, 01/30/2011 - 00:39
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Vettelover wrote:
I have just taken ALL the faceplate covers off in my home and I am mailing them out to you this afternoon. Just ship them back when they are finished. awesome Great job.

If I didn't have to go back to work next week, I would do everyone's faceplates! silly Work stinks....

dsoup wrote:
Is there a kit for the faceplate covers or what? How'd you do that? Great job!

No kit, I just took a piece of scrapbook paper, cut it about an inch or so wider than the faceplate, and then taped it in place int he back. For one, I tried adhesive spray, which works ok but is still kinda tacky on the back. Then I sliced "X"s in the paper where the outlet and switch holes are, and taped them in as well.

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These are so adorable. I can't decide which one I like best! Also, great job on the pillow. What's next? Should I be expecting a quilt next Christmas? awesome

Thanks Annie! Next? Well, I got a 3 yard piece of Mickey-ears cloth ribbon at Walmart for $2.00 and am going to make my own lanyard - it's the exact same width as the regular park lanyards, but the different pattern makes it unique. And cheaper than the usual $7 - $9 you have to pay. As for the quilt....um...well, let me get back to you on that eek

Sun, 01/30/2011 - 00:53
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Cute! I love those lightswitch covers..I am not sure if you did this or not but if you put a light layer of this stuff called ModPodge over the scrapbook paper it will keep it from wearing. I made some art for Holden's room using scrapbook paper and that stuff was my best friend!

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Tue, 03/01/2011 - 00:02
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Bella - Modgepodge is the best!

Great idea with the plate covers, I may have to steal that.

Tue, 03/01/2011 - 20:24
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Awesome! The plate covers is such a creative idea.

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Wed, 03/02/2011 - 02:16
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KristiA wrote:
Bella - Modgepodge is the best!

I love that stuff..I'd die without it.

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